Internet Safety
You're online and you meet someone your age in a chat room. Is it OK to give him or her your address or phone number so you can get together?
You should NEVER give out your name or address to anyone you meet online. If you really want to have an "offline" conversation with this person, check with your parents to see if they can think of a safe way to arrange it.
You're online and you get a email or IM from AT&T, GMAIL, or YAHOO asking for your password. They say they need it to fix your account. Should you give it to them?
You should never give out your Internet password to anyone (even your best friends) other than your parents.
What is netiquette?
Having the proper behavior while online, being nice to people.
A friend sends you an e-mail saying something mean about another boy in your class. Should you e-mail it to your other friends?
Never participate in sharing or forwarding something mean about anyone in your class.
Watching Videos and playing games during a Zoom Scout Event?
What is not allowed
You have a digital picture of yourself and someone you met online wants to see it. Is it OK to send it to that person?
You should NEVER send a picture of yourself to someone you met online, without first checking with your parents!
True or False: Pictures or messages you share in Snapchat automatically disappear... you are safe to share anything you want
Nothing ever disappears on the internet.
Russell tells you an embarrassing story and you want to e-mail it to your friend Carl. What do you have to do first?
You should ask Russell first if its ok with him to share the story with Carl.
What is cyberbullying?
Being mean online, spreading rumors, stealing account information, pretending to be someone else, sending unflattering or inappropriate information or pictures.
I will respect people online
What is internet Safety Pledge #2
You're visiting a site from a company or organization that you've heard of. They want your name and phone number so you can enter a contest. Is it OK to enter?
If a legitimate company wants to collect information from children -- even to enter you in a contest -- they must first get your parent's permission. This not only protects your safety, but your privacy too.
You get an email from someone you don't recognize. What should you do?
Don't open it and delete it immediately! It could be something you don't want to see, or a virus!
Your friend texts you and tells you your favorite TV show is stupid. Should you say something mean back to him?
Its best not to say anything back. Ask your parents what they think you should do.
True or false? It's OK to say mean things about someone online because it's not really hurting them; they'll never know.
False. You should never say mean things online... and people ALWAYS find out.
SAY SOMETHING YOU LIKE TO DO ONLINE
GOOD JOB YOU GOT IT RIGHT anything would be right!!!
You're in the middle of a chat session and someone says something really mean. What should you do?
Don't respond; tell an adult if it bothers you.
Your friend tells you about a cool site you've never heard of. You want to check it out, but what should you do first?
Ask your parents!
Name one trusted adult.
Mom or Dad, grandparents, uncles, aunts, older brother, older sister
True or false? It's OK to send a private message to someone saying mean about another person. They'll never know, because its private.
Bringing Phone / device to Scout Meetings
What is True for limited use
Your parents have established rules as to what you can do on the internet when you're at home, but you're at a friend's house. Should you go by your parents' rules or do whatever your friend does?
Follow your parents rules. There may be additional rules based on where you are. If your friends parents' have extra rules for your friend, you'll have to go by those too. When you're at school, follow those rules too. You should always talk with your parents about what they think is best.
You get a phone call from the FBI, they are concerned someone stole your identity online. How can you be sure this is really the FBI?
Ask for a contact name, or badge number and call them back from the number posted on the actual FBI website.
James asks you for your friend Fred's e-mail address. What should you do?
You both should ask for James' permission to share his email address. Don't share private information without permission.
True or false? It's OK to tease someone by texting because they don't have your number and don't know who you are.
False. You should never be mean online, and there is always a way to figure out who sent a text!
I will think before I post
What is the first Internet Safety Pledge?